DLA - moved from middle rate to lower rate care

Steffi

DLA Decisions sometimes come in two letters, please don't ask me why, one contains the Statement of Reasons and the other is the actual Decision Notice, I am wondering if you have received the first and not the second.

DLA Decisions are usually subject to a Mandatory Reconsideration, providing that the claimant is informed that an MR is required, so I would wait a couple of days to see if another letter arrives.

If you are notified that an MR is required then you must first request this from the DWP before an appeal can be lodged, you will continue to received DLA LRC while this is done and during the appeal phase.

To request a MR you need to contact the DLA Unit, this can be done by phone but we recommend you follow it up in writing, also, use the phrase "Mandatory Reconsideration" in any call or letter, If you intend to submit additional evidence then you should also let them know this and they will allow you an extra four weeks to submit this before making a Decision on your MR request.

We don't have a MR guide for DLA but the procedures are the same for ESA and PIP so have a look at one of those appeal guides for more information.

If you are not required to go through an MR then you can appeal directly, again your LRC will continue to be paid. You need to complete and return a GL24 Appeal form, the DLA Appeal guide has details of how to do this.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaappeals

If you have further questions, please reply to this post and we will do our best to help

Gordon